Volume 8

1. We're entering the final week of summer before Labor Day. Many people are taking some time off and preparing for a return to work or school. So, let's start with a quick update from Liz Jane in her shortcast Working Girl Shortcast about why so many people are taking a sick day this week. Liz Jane's Linktree. 2. Hopefully you take the time you need to recharge your batteries. Let's hear next from Tama Kieves in her shortcast, Rock Your Briliance Shortcast with Tama Kieves, about why now IS the right time for what's next. I feel like this transition point between summer and fall is the right time to ask this question. Tama Kieves' Linktree. 3. Third, let's hear next from our friend Dr. Wes Ely in his shortcast Dr. Wes Ely's Medical Updates. He's a Professor at Vanderbilt, an ICU Physician, Researcher, and Founder & Co-Director of The Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction, and Survivorship (CIBS) Center. He's going to fill us in on what researchers know now about long Covid. Dr. Ely's website 4. Next, Tyson Mutrux in Lawyer Tyson's Shortcast. He's an injury attorney in Missouri, and in this quick episode he explains, from a legal point of view, what are the four components that are required for a negligence case. Tyson's website.. 5. Marcelle Iten is an Author, Editor, and Writing Coach. In this episode from her shortcast, she shares her advice on what to start with when writing a book. Marcelle Iten's Linktree. 6. Next, Thomas Metzinger, a therapist, in his Suggestiblemind's Shortcast with an explanation of the Benjamin Franklin effect, a disarming mind hack to get difficult people on your side. Tom's website. 7. Next, we hear from the always insightful Samantha Chung in her shortcast, Simplyfying Sam - The Shortcast!. In this episode she breaks down how our thoughts create our reality and gives advice. i.e. don't allow external circumstances in the outer world to affect your sense of self-worth. Sam's Linktree. 8. Shifting gears, an episode of Don’t Just Win. Dominate.™ with Bill Harper, a marketing and branding leader. He shares a parable to explain the difference between regular advertising and branding. Bill's website. What kind of tow-truck are we? At Shortcast Club, we give you binge-worthy shortcasts for when you have a minute or an hour. Subscribe here, or download our app, so you don't miss any. 9. Did that story about a flat tire stress you out? Next up, Tami Amit in her shortcast, Therapy Beyond the Couch, gives a real, practical method for how to come down. It's a worthwhile tool for your mental toolkit. Tami's website. 10. To wrap it up, an episode from Dr. Ben Crosby's shortcast, TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. He tells you what to do at the end of a job interview. What questions exactly should you ask to leave a good impression. Dr. Crosby's website I hope you enjoyed this taste of some of my favorites from this week. If you did, please consider leaving a review because it helps other people find the show, and subscribe. We really appreciate your support as we grow our show.